Blog: Sonical.ly - Educating Music Creators

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Rachel Yin |

10.17.22

Phoebe Bridgers: A Deep Dive into Songwriting

Phoebe Bridgers is an American songwriter, singer, and producer who has, in recent years, gained mainstream recognition with the release of her sophomore album “Punisher” in 2020...

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Patricia Mapeso |

10.18.22

How Steve Lacy Makes the Most with Less

Steve Lacy is a singer, songwriter, record producer, and living proof that you don’t need the most advanced or high-tech studio equipment to create music that listeners will love...

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Muhammad Siddiqui

5.14.24

Switzerland Wins Eurovision song Contest After Controversial Grand Final

Switzerland emerged victorious in the 68th Eurovision song contest, amidst controversies over Israel's participation and the disqualification of the Dutch contestant just before the grand...

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By Nady El-Khoury

12.18.23

Nicki Minaj Shatters Records with 'Pink Friday 2': A New Era in Hip-Hop

In an astounding display of musical dominance, Nicki Minaj's latest release, 'Pink Friday 2,' is reshaping the landscape of hip-hop and music charts worldwide...

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Adam Holstein

12.11.23

Iconic Canadian Rock Bands

The majority of the music industry, including the rock music industry, is dominated by American artists. Most of the big record label companies are American, famous musical awards shows like the...

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By Mukad Al-Hakeem

11.29.23

The Return of the SICK NEW WORLD NU-METAL festival

In a groundbreaking turn of events, the eagerly anticipated music extravaganza, Sick New World, following last year returns to the city of Las Vegas on April 27, 2024...

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Ben Goldenberg

10.20.23

Supergroup Boygenius Caps Off Recent Success with EP ‘The Rest’

Boygenius, one of music’s latest supergroups consisting of Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker, has just dropped a new EP with 4 tracks.

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Noah Serenthe

10.5.23

Exploring Music: Why Tune into Sonder?

The Sonder group is a rare find in the world of modern R&B. Producer's Atu, Dpat, and lead vocalist Brent Faiyaz make up the band Sonder, which spins a captivating musical story...

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Abdullah Khateeb

9.29.23

The Rise of Madison Beer: From YouTube Sensation to Superstardom

Madison Beer's journey began in the most modern of ways: on the internet. Born on March 5, 1999, in Jericho, New York, Madison was introduced to music at a young age...

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Kareem Halabi

9.29.23

Olivia Rodrigo Strikers Gold Again with “GUTS”

After a long two year wait since the release of her first breakout album “Sour”, Olivia Rodrigo is back with her sophomore album, “GUTS.” Olivia Rodrigo has been a revelation in the music...

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Joanne Tran

8.18.23

Great Gaming Soundtracks: Civilization VI

In the realm of video games, where visuals and gameplay often reign supreme, there exists a masterpiece that has seamlessly woven the power of music into its very fabric...

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Rachel Yin |

10.4.22

YouTube Announces New “Creator Music” Platform

In the wake of Tiktok’s rapid expansion and growing dominance in the short-form video market, YouTube has felt the pressure to adapt to keep up with the shifting demands of its audience...

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Patricia Mapeso |

10.5.22

Deep Dive: How Conan Gray Writes His Songs

Conan Gray is an American YouTuber turned singer-songwriter, most well-known for his songs about heartbreak and unrequited love. Throughout his career, Conan has written songs like “Crush Culture”...

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Duomi Ding |

8.31.22

Has the Pandemic Changed the World of Live Music?

For the last two years, there has been something missing in the lives of music lovers around the world—live music. The advent of a global pandemic meant the absence of concerts, festivals........

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Duomi Ding |

8.2.22

Success Through Self-Exploration: Lexie Liu's Rise to Stardom

Whether you know Lexie Liu from her performance as Seraphine in K/DA’s “MORE” or her fourth-place finish on The Rap of China 2018, there’s no denying that the Chinese hip hop star is a global ...

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Srushti Patel |

8.4.22

Are Charlie Puth’s Music Classes Worth $300?

Charlie Puth has paired with Studio to create a 30-day online course that outlines the entire songwriting and production process for $279 USD. This hands-on learning experience has been marketed....

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Julianna Soriano |

4.6.22

Broadway’s KPOP To Premiere Late 2022

The first theatre production highlighting the global takeover of the K-Pop industry will be making its Broadway debut later this year, with its opening night scheduled for November 20, while...

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Julianna Soriano |

4.1.22

Here’s What You Need To Know About Queendom 2

Queendom returned for its long awaited second season (hosted by Girls Generation’s Tayeon) and here’s all you need to know: Queendom is a South Korean reality-survival show in which six girl groups...

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Keri Howard |

5.26.22

TikTok is "Hooked" on The Song House

The Song House is a songwriter house in Nashville, Tennessee where all levels of writers and artists come together to develop music. Every week, 12-15 songwriters are challenged to write a hook in...

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Julie Reyes |

3.31.22

Doja Cat Overwhelmed With Fame Took To Twitter To Quit Music Career

After a cancelled performance at the Asuncionico festival in Paraguay Doja cat received backlash from fans claiming the singer neglected them outside of her hotel. After the many complaints from...

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Julianna Soriano |

4.6.22

Ed Sheeran Slams “Damaging” Lawsuits Against Songwriters Amidst Copyright Case Victory

Over the past month, singer Ed Sheeran has been battling a copyright trial, accusing him of plagiarizing his 2017 hit song, “Shape of You” the song’s resemblance to their song, “Oh Why” Sami Chokri...

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Julianna Soriano |

4.5.22

Jack Harlow Samples Fergie’s “Glamorous” in Viral TikTok Snippet

Last week, Louisville heartthrob Jack Harlow dropped a 13 second snippet of a new song he’d been working on that samples Fergie’s hit, “Glamorous” and it immediately went viral on TikTok within...

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Julianna Soriano |

4.5.22

BIGBANG Make History With “Still Life” Comeback After 4-Year Hiatus

Alas, BIGBANG have finally made their long-awaited return to the spotlight with their new single, “Still Life” – a heartfelt ballad about the perils of growing up and learning from your past. As...

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Julianna Soriano |

4.7.22

Bobby Shmurda Is Finally Out Of His Epic Deal

Bobby Shmurda has finally been released from his deal with Epic Records following his own plea for his release on social media stating, “I did six years in jail trying to get off this label before...

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Julia Reyes |

3.29.22

Shawn Mendez opens up about break up with new song

Newly heartbroken singer Shawn Mendez performs his new song “When you’re gone” at South by Southwest. This is the debut song that came out after his break up with fellow singer Camila Cabello after...

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